Public Works crews are addressing downed trees and branches that are blocking roads, sidewalks, and alleys today, Saturday, March 15. Damage and debris are minor throughout the City; however, a few trees and branches are blocking streets and sidewalks.
Public Works is reminding residents to be mindful of downed trees and limbs in the roadway and to report them for removal. Residents who need to report a downed tree or limb that is blocking a street, alley, or sidewalk should do so in the following ways:
Contact Public Works
o By phone at 309-494-8800
o By email at publicworks@peoriagov.org
Peoria Cares
o By phone at 309-494-2273 (Mondays-Fridays from 8 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm)
o Through the Peoria Cares App
o Or by using the Peoria Cares Website Map.
Yard waste collection also begins again on Monday, March 17. Residents are reminded that storm debris should be bundled with a nonmetallic cord, be no longer than five feet in length, weigh no more than 50 pounds, and be set out to the curb on their normal GFL collection day.
For unbundled materials, residents are encouraged to use their own containers. Use plastic or metal garbage cans between 40 and 45 gallons in size, with two handles, and a tight-fitting lid. Wheeled carts that are either 65 or 95 gallons in size are also acceptable. Please label cans or carts with “Yard Waste Only” stickers, which are available at City Hall, Public Works, or any GFL location.
Yard waste collection runs through Friday, December 12.